The ageing of nuclear pressure equipment is an issue of growing importance for nuclear regulators and material experts from around the world as age-related degradation of major pressure-retaining components challenges the remaining operating life of nuclear power plants. International dialogue on these matters is crucial to the sharing of technical information and operational experience. This symposium aims at providing a forum for technical exchange among the staffs responsible for nuclear pressure equipment within the safety authorities and the associated expertiseorganisations.

The French Nuclear Safety Authority is tasked, on behalf of the State, with regulating nuclear safety and radiation protection in order to protect workers, patients, the public and the environment from the risks involved in nuclear activities in France. It also contributes to informing the citizens.